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Thursday, February 24, 2011

New Challenges...

... because clearly I don't have enough!!! My 2 main goals right now are to 1) finish up my 50 states (1 to go!) and train hard for Western States 100 in June. Due to training/mileage requirements and my inability to say "no" to people when they ask me if I want to run a race-or go anywhere for that matter- I've added a few challenges to keep it fun!

From next weekend going forward my training log requires me to run at LEAST a full marathon distance on Saturday followed by a long run on Sunday. So to keep it fun I like to mix it up and find new and interesting challenges to keep me entertained. What have I taken on now?

1) Spread My Wings! This weekend I'm running the Disney Princess Half marathon. Of course this isn't long enough so I'll be doing the half, then doubling back. Also... I'll be dressing up as Tinker Bell-- Wings and all!!!!

2) Double Trouble! I have 3 double "official" marathons/ultras. (I also have a number double marathon distance weekends that won't be official marathons). The doubles I have planned...~Patriotic Double! ~ The National Marathon and Bataan Death March! ~ March 26-27~Nash-inati Double! ~ Nashville CMM and Flying Pig Marathon ~ Apr 30-May1~WS100 Memorial Day Training Weekend.... Day 1-30+, Day2-20, Day3-20! May 28-30~Minnie Fun! (2 Minneapolis Marathons) ~ FANS 12 Hour and Minneapolis Marathon June 4-5

... Extra fun? I'd like to speed up my "double marathon" PR!

3) 50th State Celebration! In celebration of my 50th state I'll be running Boston dressed up in red, white, and blue-- including accessories! If you're going to be there keep an eye out for a patriotic crazy person!

4) Making Bet$! Coach Bob has made the foolish challenge of betting he can run a double marathon (CMM and The Pig) faster than me! When he loses he'll have to wear a running skirt-- shaved legs and all-- to our next group workout! Coach Bob~ consider this me officially calling you out... I'll be waiting at the finish of the pig with razor and skirt in hand. Looking forward to my victory party.

5) My First Relay! I'll be participating in my first ultra relay at the Ragnar Relay- Chicago with some Maniac buddies plus some new friends. It's a 200 miler split over either 12 or 6 people... we're in the "ultra" category because we're only using 6 people... that and we're kind of BAMFs!!!

So when people ask me how I don't get bored through all these races I guess I can say I have a lot on my mind considering all of the above. How do you keep your running exciting???